Figurine of Egyptian footballing star draws comparisons with Simpsons character, famous musicians and Home Alone actor.

Renowned for his humble nature, no one could accuse football star Mohamed Salah of being big-headed.

Until now, that is.

Born in Nagrig in northern Egypt, Salah is widely adored in his home country and headed the north African nation's successful push to qualify for this year's football World Cup.

But a new bronze statue of the 26-year-old has raised eyebrows across the world for its curiously ill-proportioned body parts, including its abnormally large head.

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Made by artist Mai Abdullah, the figurine became a talking point on Twitter shortly after being put on display on Sunday at the World Youth Forum (WYF) in Sharm el-Sheikh, a resort town in Egypt's northeastern Sinai Peninsula.